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October 11, 1986 · Beech A-23-24 · N60BL

Meldrim, GA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Meldrim, GA
Aircraft
Beech A-23-24
Tail Number
N60BL
Operator
Thomas B Polanski
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87FA004

THE PILOT FLIGHT PLANNED A TOTAL TIME ENROUTE OF 2HRS. 45 MIN. THE AIRCRAFT FUEL ENDURANCE WAS FOUR HOURS. THE PILOT USED ABOUT 1 HR. 15 MIN. ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE AN INSTRUMENT PROCEDURE. SAV WAS VFR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FLIGHT AND PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT HAD PERFORMED ERRATICALLY THROUGHOUT THE FLT, BY NOT MAINTAINING ASSIGNED HEADINGS AND TRACKING ENROUTE TO SAVANNAH. THIS BEHAVIOR WAS ALSO DISPLAYED DURING THE CONDUCT OF THE APPROACH PROCEDURE. THE ENG LOST POWER DURING THE APPROACH AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE DURING THE FORCED LNDG. POST ACCIDENT EXAM REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL.

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THE PILOT FLIGHT PLANNED A TOTAL TIME ENROUTE OF 2HRS. 45 MIN. THE AIRCRAFT FUEL ENDURANCE WAS FOUR HOURS. THE PILOT USED ABOUT 1 HR. 15 MIN. ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE AN INSTRUMENT PROCEDURE. SAV WAS VFR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FLIGHT AND PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT HAD PERFORMED ERRATICALLY THROUGHOUT THE FLT, BY NOT MAINTAINING ASSIGNED HEADINGS AND TRACKING ENROUTE TO SAVANNAH. THIS BEHAVIOR WAS ALSO DISPLAYED DURING THE CONDUCT OF THE APPROACH PROCEDURE. THE ENG LOST POWER DURING THE APPROACH AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE DURING THE FORCED LNDG. POST ACCIDENT EXAM REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSAVANNAH (10nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A-23-24
Tail NumberN60BL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas B Polanski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360A2B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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